Multi-step Equation Review

Front

Solve for the variable t in the following equation: 2(t + 6) + 3 = 9 + 5t

Back

t = 2

Front

Solve for variable x in the following equation: 11 = 3x + 8x

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve for the variable y in the following equation: 3y − 5 − 5y = 3

Back

y = -4

Front

Solve for the variable h in the following equation: 10( h + 1) - 4 = 76

Back

h = 7

Front

Solve for the variable w in the following equation: 12 + 6w - 7w = 3w - 2w

Back

w = 6

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving combining like terms and using inverse operations.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2(t + 6) + 3 = 9 + 5t?

Back

Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

Front

How do you combine like terms in the equation 11 = 3x + 8x?

Back

Add the coefficients of x: 3x + 8x = 11x.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What does it mean to 'solve for y' in an equation?

Back

To find the value of y that satisfies the equation.